Six outdoor swimming pools along the Han River in Seoul have opened simultaneously to serve as summer water parks [1].

These facilities provide an accessible cooling recreation option for residents and visitors during the city's hottest summer months [3].

The pools are located at Yeouido, Ttukseom, and Jamsil, along with three other sites along the river [1], [2]. The facilities opened July 19 [2] and are scheduled to operate until Aug. 30 [1].

Entry fees are tiered by age to maintain affordability. Admission for adults is 5,000 won [1], while children can enter for 3,000 won [1].

Moon Sang-ah of YTN said the Yeouido Han River Park has been transformed into a water park [4]. Moon said, "Children can use it for 3,000 won, and adults for 5,000 won" [4].

The simultaneous opening of these six sites is intended to distribute the crowds across the city's waterfront, ensuring more citizens have access to water-based relief from the heat [3]. Each site is designed to function as a comprehensive water park, offering a variety of swimming areas for different age groups [4].

“Six outdoor swimming pools along the Han River in Seoul have opened simultaneously”

The deployment of multiple, low-cost swimming hubs along the Han River reflects Seoul's urban strategy to mitigate the 'urban heat island' effect. By providing subsidized recreation, the city reduces the barrier to public health safety during extreme heat waves while utilizing existing waterfront infrastructure to manage high-density population surges during the summer.